After Bailey Ober’s latest disastrous week (seven home runs surrendered in two starts!!), John and Ben talk about Rocco Baldelli’s frustrating management, Derek Falvey’s unwillingness to put Ober on the IL despite his clear health struggles, and the long term impact it could have on Ober down the line. Plus, they break down this week’s games including encouraging signs from Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, and Brooks Lee while Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton continued their All-Star campaigns.

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The Minnesota Twins are now 3-12 in their last 15 games and have been one of the worst teams in baseball outside of their 13 game win streak. John and Ben banter about the state of the franchise as a whole while evaluating manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and why it won’t matter until they find a new owner. Then they break down the previous week’s slew of disappointing games and pitcher blowups while Byron Buxton has been putting up MVP numbers.

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John and Ben break down the Minnesota Twins’ disappointing 1-5 week and why Bailey Ober has been struggling for a few weeks. They break down all the game action from disappointing pitching performances to surprisingly strong weeks from Brooks Lee and Willi Castro. Plus, a look at Royce Lewis’ latest leg injury and what it means for the Twins this season and going forward.

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John and Ben break down the Twins’ success week in Sacramento against the A’s and less successful series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then they break down the monumental loss of Pablo Lopez, the (hopefully) shorter loss of Zebby Matthews, and the next starting pitchers the Twins have if someone else goes down. Plus, a look at Bailey Ober’s plummeting velocity, signs of life from Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach’s sneakily good season.

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All it took was an MLB-best 13 game win streak, but the Twins are firmly back in the playoff picture after sweeping the hapless Orioles and taking a series against the Brewers. John and Ben recap the Twins’ elite run and the special pitching performances that made it possible. Plus, a breakout from Trevor Larnach, signs of life from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers, and a comical $50 million outfield collision. The Twins are back!

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John and Ben break down the Twins week of games, dropping three very winnable games against the Cleveland Guardians and stealing a series from the Red Sox in Boston. They look at the starting rotation’s strong overall numbers, despite some luck from Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the offense is still struggling despite strong weeks from Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers. Plus, an exciting update on Royce Lewis’ and Willi Castro’s imminent return.

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The Twins went 5-1 this week but lost standout rookie Luke Keaschall in the process. John and Ben break it all down along their usual weekly game recaps. Plus a closer look at how Brooks Lee is figuring things out, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach finally getting some good luck, and Joe Ryan’s new, elite sweeper.

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Even with a long season, there’s only so much of a hole a team can dig themselves out of. John and Ben look at the 7-15 Twins and how likely it is they can turn things around. Plus, they break down Griffin Jax’s surprising struggles, Luke Keaschall’s electric MLB debut, Jhoan Duran’s new pitch, and some good news on the injury front for Pablo Lopez and Royce Lewis. And, much to John’s dismay, Chris Paddack looks pretty good.

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The Minnesota Twins tied their worst start in their long history, but started showing some signs of life against the Tigers. Ben goes solo to rant against the Pohlads putting the Twins in a terrible spot, Derek Falvey’s weaknesses, and the bad vibes around the team. Plus Edouard Julien’s return to form, Jose Miranda’s incompetence, and a positive Pablo Lopez injury update.

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John and Ben are back for the first weekly recap of the season. They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (especially on offense) and provide a few reasons why things aren’t as bleak as they may seem. Plus, John’s anti-Chris Paddack agenda finally pays off. Someone give Zebby Matthews a call!

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